Energetic Patient Care Associate dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Outgoing professional with collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually-beneficial resolutions. Kind and energetic with outstanding bedside manner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Collaborated with patients, families and physicians to provide emotional support and answer any questions regarding patient medical care.
Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Fine Dining Guest Services
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
11.2021 - Current
Greeted guests warmly and professionally.
Checked reservations, managed wait list, and coordinated seating arrangements.
Assisted servers in delivering orders to guest tables promptly.
Promoted positive customer relations by providing excellent service to all patrons.
Communicated with kitchen staff regarding order specifications, allergies, and dietary restrictions of guests.
Responded quickly to customer complaints or special requests in a friendly manner.
Resolved conflicts between customers courteously when necessary.
Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
Patient Care Associate
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
08.2023 - 01.2025
Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
Helped maintain a safe environment for the patient by ensuring that all medical equipment is functioning properly and securely stored when not in use.
Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs.
Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as requested.
Provided emotional support to family members of patients facing difficult health challenges.
Transported patients before and after surgeries and procedures
Ordered supplies necessary for providing quality patient care on an ongoing basis.
Observed changes in the physical condition of a patient and reported any issues immediately to the nurse supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
05-2025
Associate of Arts - Arts And Sciences
The Ohio State University- Newark
01-2024
Skills
Behavior redirection
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Terminology
Patient Education
Vital signs monitoring
Conflict Mediation
Patient Transport
Phlebotomy Techniques
Organizational Skills
Direct Patient Care
Relationship Building
EKG Interpretation
Community activities
Verbal and written communication
Doppler Blood Pressure
LVAD training
Certification
Telemetry Certified
CPR certified- valid through 2025
Volunteer
Volunteer at Mid- Ohio food bank once a week
Volunteer on crisis hotline- 4hrs/week
Dog-sitter for Buckeye for Paws
Shadowing
Shadowed 3 different doctors in various specialties abroad in Portugal
Got to become familiar with the European health system
Had the opportunity to watch various surgeries and procedures be performed
Shadowed a PA on a Heart failure inpatient floor
Shadowed a Orthopedic PA in the OR and on inpatient floors
Shadowed a Family Medicine PA in an outpatient setting
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